Brendan Carr

Congressional regulators want to know why a top official at the FCC was able to support what appears to be a Trump campaign initiative

In today’s Federal Newscast, House Democrats say a top official at the Federal Communications Commission helped write a policy for a new Trump administration.

Federal Newscast

Inside the FCC decision to ban sales of Chinese-made telecom gear

Technology

(Alex Wong/Pool via AP)

FILE - In this June 24, 2020 file photo, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pai, a Republican, says he is leaving the telecommunications regulator on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2021. President-elect Joe Biden will choose a new Democratic head for the agency. A new administration typically picks a new chairman. (Alex Wong/Pool via AP, File)

What the FCC chair departing means for the agency

Agency Oversight

FCC

More telework means more strain on internet and phone systems

Technology

Twitter

FCC overcoming workforce, regulatory challenges to 5G implementation

Insight of the Month

VA gets FCC approval for $100M telemedicine pilot for rural broadband access

Federal Drive

FCC

Brendan Carr: Senate bill asks FCC to work with USDA on boosting rural broadband

Federal Drive

As net neutrality exits, 5G service is on its way

Technology